Our Mercedes-Benz S-Class Depreciation Analysis and Recommendations

Many Mercedes S-class owners want brand new, right out of the box. But, they have to pay for that privilege. If you are comfortable with something that is "somewhat" new, and don't have money to burn, think of getting one that is 4 years old, or older. If you do, you can probably get a $100,000 car around $45,000, that is still in great shape, and without a ton of miles on it. Many new owners lease, so see if you can find yourself something that is coming off of a lease, and scoop it up. It's a heck of a car, especially at the right price.

The 2017, 2016 & 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class model years are currently the best values.

On average, expect to pay only 52% of the original cost with 75% of the vehicle's lifetime remaining for a 2017 S-Class. That gives it a Net Used Value® score of 22.61 which factors in annual maintenance costs, price decline, reliable years left and available inventory.

Also consider the 2016 & 2018 S-Class model years. Those currently have a generally low risk of any significant depreciation over the next several years.

Own a 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?

While we would advise holding onto this vehicle for a few years, that's not always the plan. Dealers have access to similar figures so they know that your vehicle has a low risk of depreciation.